Information Ownership, IPRs & Minefields

Theoretically understanding who owns what, and where it is should be clear cut. If you own a car which is a clear tangible item ownership is obvious.

So welcome to the cyber-space world of information ownership and market data, where everything is not as neat and tidy as it should be.

The issue of sales v licences, ownership and permitted usage make it remarkably difficult to apply real world standards, and interestingly allow disruptive players who do not play by existing rules to enter the market.